One killed, several injured in blast in Karachi
Pakistan
One killed, several injured in blast in Karachi
KARACHI (Dunya News) – At least one killed and several others were injured in an explosion in Sadar area of Karachi on Thursday, but the cause and the damage were unknown.
The explosion was heard in Sadar area of Karachi, resultantly two people sustained injuries.
Following the blast, security forces along with rescue teams reached the place of the incident and cordoned off the area. The injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident and kicked off a search operation in surrounding areas. Authorities are trying to determine the nature and the damage caused by the blast.
The explosion was so powerful that the windowpanes of nearby buildings were shattered due to the impact of the blast, while the explosion also damaged the vehicles.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah took notice of the explosion and sought a report. He also declared emergency in hospital across the city. The Sindh CM has directed to investigate the incident from every aspect.
